Overview:

An annual cultural extravaganza AND a motorcycling adventure through Nagaland? It doesn’t get better than this! Nagaland comes alive during the Hornbill Festival, a display of the unique Naga tribal culture, traditions and heritage, which draws in tourists from all over the world. Join our 10-day ride, starting from Guwahati, that takes you down winding roads, gives you a glimpse of the wild, and leaves you refreshed with its natural beauty. Come, ride with us as we explore one of the wildest, most culturally appealing parts of India, with oodles of adventure and endless fun!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Guwahati - Kaziranga

We begin our ride today from Guwahati. We spent 5-hours on a reasonably good road and stop for a local lunch. Check in to your resort in Kaziranga and book your activity for the next day. (You could sign up for an elephant safari, a jeep safari, a boat ride on the Brahmaputra or visit a tea estate).

Meals - NA

Day 2: Kaziranga

Start your day early with the Elephant Safari [if available]. Return to your resort for breakfast and then head out to the nearby tea estates to buy some Assam tea.

Meals - Breakfast

After lunch, you can go for an afternoon Jeep Safari. We recommend sleeping early as you will be on the road for much of the next day.

Day 3: Kaziranga - Dimapur - Kohima

Start your day early with some riding around the National Park or take part in some activities. You could also start your day with a leisurely breakfast at the resort and then start your 7 hour journey towards Kohima. The ride is steep and windy as we incline towards Kohima. Have lunch at Dimapur and continue on your journey to Kohima. We have dinner at the camp around a bonfire, where we brief you on what you will be doing for the next few days.

Meals - Breakfast, dinner

Day 4: Kohima - Hornbill Festival

The vibrant Hornbill Festival has a central area where traditional songs and dances were performed by each tribe. Not only that, but you can also explore the shopping area for traditional arts and crafts and taste delicious food from the chefs in the Naga Chef competition. Have a traditional lunch at Kisama Village. Return to the campsite for the night.

Meals - Breakfast, dinner

Day 5: Kohima - Khonoma - Kohima

Start your day with breakfast at the campsite and we ride to Khonoma Village. Take a guided walk through the village, followed by lunch. Take a walk to the terraced fields of the village and later visit the Mithun Sanctuary, and try to spot the local Bison! Head on further to Dzulakie Area for a little picnic. Return to campsite in the evening.

Meals - Breakfast

Day 6: Kohima - Puliebadze- Kohima

Today, have a hearty breakfast and trek to Puliebadze peak with a guide - a short, 45-minute walk from the base camp. Here, you can see a beautiful bird's eye view of Kohima. We head back to Kohima in the evening and attend the night carnival.

Meals - Breakfast

Day 7: Kohima - Hornbills Festival - Kohima

Today, you will witness the closing ceremony of the Hornbill Festival, which ends with the Unity Dance around a huge campfire. After we have had our share of enjoyment, we return to the campsite. Have dinner around yet another bonfire.

Meals - Breakfast, dinner

Day 8: Kohima - Phusachodu Village

We ride to Phusachodu Village after breakfast. The ride there is about 3 hours long. We will meet you at the village and take you for a guided walk through the village, here you will learn about the history and culture of the village. After the walk, enjoy a traditional dinner with local rice beer. Stay overnight at the guesthouse in the village.

Meals - Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Phusachodu Village - Zhavame Village - Kohima

Wake up and have breakfast at the guesthouse. Ride to Zhavame Village with a guide to lead the way. Take a guided walk/ ride through the village and learn about the history and culture of the village. The Zhavame Village is inhabited by the Chakhesang tribe with a number of traditional Naga tribal houses. You can also visit the fields which this village is famous for and drive up to the Kapamodzu range from where you can see the neighbouring villages of Manipur. We ride back to Kohima for the night.

Meals - Breakfast, dinner

Day 10: Kohima - Guwahati

Have breakfast at the campsite and depart from Kohima to reach Guwahati. Your trip ends here.